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	Discovering and Restoring Antique Furniture by Michael Bennett. Designed for amateurs interested in the restoration of antique or period wooden furniture, this handbook provides step-by-step explanations of techniques and methods. It gives advice on how to date furniture, how to restore damaged structures and surfaces, and how to apply finishing touches. The reader is not expected to be a skilled cabinet maker, but he or she will be shown, in step-by-step detail, the most frequently encountered restoration tasks and problems. The experienced amateur should have no difficulty in following the techniques and methods utilized, while the less experienced should find much practical information showing how objects can be restored. View this item in the USA
	Repairing and Restoring Antique Furniture. First published as "The Repair and Restoration of Antique Furniture", this work has been fully revised, expanded and reillustrated by V.J. Taylor. Aimed at woodworkers and antiques enthusiasts, it explains in laymans terms the professionals' techniques for repairing damaged furniture and restoring it to prime condition. It describes the six basic steps - dismantling, cleaning joints, restoring components, gluing up, levelling and sandpapering, and colouring and polishing. Included are some of the methods which the author devised to overcome more unusual difficulties. A classic work presented in a concise and readable style. View this item in the USA
	The book of Repairing Antique Clocks by Eric P. Smith. This is a practical guide to the tools, materials and techniques for the economic repair of all types of mechanical clock, as a hobby or do-it-yourself project, to increase both their value and the pleasure of ownership. It covers both weight-driven and spring driven clocks. View this item in the USA
	Moorcroft. If you are a begginer or a seasoned collector of Moorcroft Pottery, then this is the definitive guide. View this item in the USA
	The Art of Glass by Victor Arwas. An illustrated reference guide to the work of the great designers and firms in the 20th century. This book covers the history of the art glass, historical backgrounds of artists, companies, styles and techniques. View this item in the USA

	The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Coalport Figurines (2nd Edition) by Tom Power. A comprehensive listing of the figurines produced by the Coalport factory since 1890. View this item in the USA
	A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs by Clive Mason Pope . Staffordshire dogs took pride of place on the mantelpiece of 19th century homes. This work is structured literally on the A-Z principal that the title implies and breeds are taken in alphabetical order. In addition to comments on the individual models there is also a concise definition of the individual dog breed. While some characteristics of certain dog breed have changed over the past hundred years, thanks to the potter's skill most are still instantly recognizable. This is a survey of the collecting subject and useful reading for the serious collector. View this item in the USA
	Antique Jewellery by Duncan James. An absolutely wonderful resource, that is concise, and well laid out by catagory. Easy to use and superbly illustrated. View this item in the USA
	Jeweled Bugs and Butterflies. This gift book celebrates the union of two perennially popular subjects: insects and jewellery. Lavishly illustrated, it contains pieces by such designers as Louis Comfort Tiffany, Carl Faberge and Frederic Boucheron. View this item in the USA
	Susie Cooper by Bryn Youds. Inventive and varied, the colourful and highly collectible work of Susie Cooper holds up a mirror to the history of decorative arts this century, from the Art Deco '20s to the present day. Like her contemporary Clarice Cliff, Susie Cooper is now seen as one of the most significant innovators in world ceramics, a status reflected both in the prices paid for her work and in numerous exhibitions. This large-format book, published not long after her death at the age of 93, celebrates a lifetime's work of 70 years, illustrating in colour a selection of ceramics from all periods of her career. "Elegance with utility" was Susie Cooper's perceptive description of her work, a phrase which embraces the entire range of her oeuvre, from the dramatic Art Deco lustreware and the whimsical tableware to the adventurous designs for Wedgwood. View this item in the USA

	Clarice Cliff. Great historical content and informative detail into the life and works of this extraordinary woman. With a genius for the unconventional, her bold, bright hand-painted designs and outrageous shapes were the hallmarks of Clarice Cliff's ceramics.
	Period House. A comprehensive guide to the features and designs of residential property built between the mid-18th century and outbreak of the Second World War, this text is a source of reference and advice for anybody owning or living in a period property. It aims to act as a home owner's guide to the styles and features of period property and should prove useful for examining the history and design of different architectural features. The book also provides advice on restoration and repair work. View this item in the USA
	Car Boot Collectables. Information for anyone who enjoys browsing at car boot sales, antique markets or even the local jumble sale.
	Green's Guide to Collecting TV, Music and Comic Book Annuals. This comprehensive guide serves both as a perfect introduction to the UK annual and an informed listing and price guide. Spanning the 1950's to the present Green's Guide features articles on Knight Rider/Dukes of Hazzard, Roy of the Rovers and a Pop Music annual cross reference together with interviews with UK artists, collectors and dealers. An eight page full-colour section includes a selective range of annual covers covering five decades. The extensive A-Z listings include contents and credits, together with current prices and annual covers on each page.
	Costume 1066-1990s by John Peacock . An expanded and updated edition of this collection of drawings which ranges over ten centuries of English historical costume. Designed for quick reference, the book is divided into the reigns of the monarchs, with notes to pinpoint specific features such as fabric, decoration, accessories and cut. View this item in the USA

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